Edwin Kuria
About Edwin Kuria
Edwin Kuria is a seasoned humanitarian professional currently serving as the Director of Humanitarian Programs for Save the Children International in Nigeria. With extensive experience in the non-profit sector, he has held various leadership roles focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster management since 2012.
Work at Save the Children
Edwin Kuria has held multiple positions at Save the Children International since 2012. He currently serves as the Director of Humanitarian Programs for Nigeria, a role he has occupied since 2018. Prior to this, he was the Regional Humanitarian Response Manager for 12 years. He also served as the Director of Program Operations and held interim roles in the same capacity in 2014. His extensive tenure at Save the Children reflects his commitment to humanitarian efforts and program management.
Experience at UNICEF
Since 2020, Edwin Kuria has worked as an Emergency Specialist at UNICEF in New York. This role involves addressing urgent humanitarian needs and contributing to emergency response initiatives. His experience at UNICEF complements his extensive background in humanitarian programs and regional management.
Background in Non-Profit Management
Edwin Kuria has a solid background in non-profit organization management, with over a decade of experience in regional management roles. He previously worked at World Vision as a Regional Humanitarian Capacity Building Advisor from 2006 to 2011. His career reflects a focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster management.
Education and Expertise
Edwin Kuria holds a Master of Arts in Management from the University of Nairobi, which he completed between 2007 and 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition from Kenyatta University from 2001 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in food security, humanitarian assistance, policy analysis, and coaching within the non-profit sector.